204. And not enough of us were out there still campaigning for our core values. Yes you would think our

elected representatives would do that for us. But I do think we need to participate more. To demand that they take action.

And stand up boldly against GOP gamesmanship and just insist-- We do not consider children in poverty as bargaining chips. We have already compromised on 800 billion in cuts to social programs. The health and safety of the poor and middle class are not little bargaining chips. They have already borne their burden. They sacrificed a lot last time to show our Democratic spirit but enough is enough.

Need to ask my legislators to speak up about urgent human needs not being bargaining chips. Far better to get the extra where it is sloshing around in the privatized military budget for example.